Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
'Not in the spirit of reconciliation': Canim Lake councillor critical of TRU business school renaming
KAMLOOPS - A councillor for the Canim Lake Band is taking Thompson Rivers University to task for the renaming of its School of Business and Economics after businessman and philanthropist Bob Gaglardi....
Feb 18, 2022
RCMP renew appeal for video, tips in Westsyde trailer arson probe
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are once again appealing for surveillance video or photos of a man suspected of setting fire to a mobile home in Westsyde Wednesday (Feb. 16).The fire at about 8:00 a.m. destr...
Feb 17, 2022
After four years, the Shtuka family continues to search for answers to son Ryan's disappearance
KAMLOOPS - Four years ago Thursday (Feb. 17), Ryan Shutka disappeared from Sun Peaks Resort. There have been countless hours spent searching for the young man who came to that community from Beaumont,...
Feb 17, 2022
TRU President questioned about ongoing investigation into bullying, harassment by senior administrators
KAMLOOPS - While the focus at TRU on Thursday was on the new Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics, the president of the university was asked about the school's investigation into harassment, ...
Feb 17, 2022
Dike, multi-use path project underway in Riverside Park
KAMLOOPS - One of Kamloops' most popular parks is getting a facelift.Workers are constructing a permanent dike to prevent flooding at Riverside Park. In 2020, the City spent around $300,000 on tempora...
Feb 17, 2022
COVID-19 outbreak at Nicola Meadows in Merritt declared over; hospitalizations down to 744 in B.C.
VICTORIA - A Merritt assisted living facility has been removed from the province's COVID-19 outbreak list.In its Thursday (Feb. 17) update, B.C.'s Ministry of Health says the outbreak at Nicola Meadow...
Feb 17, 2022
Merritt councillor Bhangu to go to trial on threats charge in November
KAMLOOPS - A former Merritt councillor will go to trial in November on a charge of uttering threats.Mike Bhangu was charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm after an incident last A...
Feb 17, 2022
Gaglardi family's $10 million gift the largest in TRU history
KAMLOOPS - It was a historic day at Thompson Rivers University, as the institution unveiled its largest-ever donation. The Gaglardi family is giving $10 million towards the Bob Gaglardi School of Busi...
Feb 17, 2022
MLA Tegart asked to sign non-disclosure agreement for Lytton recovery information
LYTTON, B.C. - The community of Lytton still looks as if the June 30th fire occurred yesterday. The rebuild has yet to begin, and the local MLA received an unusual request from government to find out ...
Feb 17, 2022
Ahead of long weekend, police remind motorists of reduced speed limits along Coquihalla Highway
KAMLOOPS - As the Family Day long weekend approaches, B.C. Highway Patrol officers are preparing for the first long weekend since the Coquihalla Highway fully reopened to passenger traffic.The route b...
Feb 17, 2022
